title: The use and abuse of wound care materials in the treatment of diabetic ulcerations.
abstract: With the ever-increasing availability of wound care materials for use in diabetic foot ulcerations, a thorough understanding of the indications and applications of these materials is important for wound-management success. The coupling of a lack of understanding of the interaction of wound care materials and the dynamic nature of wound-healing physiology may lead to a protracted healing course that may constitute an abuse of an otherwise useful adjunct to wound healing protocols. This article provides an overview of wound care products, their indications, and possible complications of inappropriate use.
authors.affiliation: Nashville Family Foot Care, TN 37203, USA.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Fish
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Day
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D003902:Detergents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D057487:Enzyme Therapy; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D003902:Detergents; D006133:Growth Substances